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Hexion Ranks Among Top Four Companies in North American Chemical Sector on Prominent International ESG Assessment

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Wednesday, June 30, 2021
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This ESG Assessment is the latest recognition of Hexions commitment to and progress toward its ambitious sustainability and corporate responsibility goals.

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  • This ESG Assessment is the latest recognition of Hexions commitment to and progress toward its ambitious sustainability and corporate responsibility goals.
  • V.Es ESG Assessments measure the extent to which a company is managing ESG-related risks and opportunities and equip leaders with data and insights needed to make better decisions.
  • V.Es ESG Assessment is the latest recognition of Hexions efforts to create a cleaner, safer and more socially conscious company.
  • Moodys ESG Solutions Group is a business unit of Moodys Corporation serving the growing global demand for ESG and climate insights.

NetEase Publishes 2020 Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) Report

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Wednesday, June 30, 2021
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HANGZHOU, China, June 30, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- NetEase, Inc. ("NetEase" or "the Company," NASDAQ: NTES; HKEX: 9999), one of China's leading internet and online game services providers, today announced that it has published its 2020 Environmental, Social and Governance ("ESG") Report, outlining the Company's ESG policies and performance.

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  • HANGZHOU, China, June 30, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- NetEase, Inc. ("NetEase" or "the Company," NASDAQ: NTES; HKEX: 9999), one of China's leading internet and online game services providers, today announced that it has published its 2020 Environmental, Social and Governance ("ESG") Report, outlining the Company's ESG policies and performance.
  • The report summarizes NetEase's recent comprehensive review of ESG issues that will steer the future direction of the Company's ESG strategy.
  • To view the report in full, please visit the ESG section on the NetEase IR website.
  • Click here for the Chinese version and here for the English version of the 2020 report.

Alexandria Real Estate Equities, Inc. Releases 2020 ESG Report Highlighting Its Pioneering Sustainability and Social Impact Leadership

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Tuesday, June 29, 2021
Finance, Money, Economy, Ethical investment, Environmentalism, Ethical banking, Auditing, Global Reporting Initiative, ESG, ESG Quant, Environmental, social and corporate governance

The report, which complies with the Core option of the Global Reporting Initiative (GRI) Standards, reinforces Alexandria's profound commitment to and execution of its pioneering environmental, social and governance (ESG) strategy.

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  • The report, which complies with the Core option of the Global Reporting Initiative (GRI) Standards, reinforces Alexandria's profound commitment to and execution of its pioneering environmental, social and governance (ESG) strategy.
  • Learn more about the company's comprehensive approach to ESG and its progress on key initiatives in the 2020 ESG Report , which is available on the Corporate Responsibility page of the company'swebsite.
  • The Environmental, Social & Governance Report is intended to highlight our efforts in environmental sustainability, social responsibility and corporate governance (ESG).
  • Alexandria makes no representation or warranty regarding the information set forth in the ESG Report.

FirstBank Partners with Gates Family Foundation to Supply $25 Million to Underserved Businesses

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Tuesday, June 29, 2021
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FirstBank provided two $12.5 million lines of credit, totaling $25 million, to Gates, which helped supply PPP funding to three community development financial institutions (CDFIs): DreamSpring , Colorado Lending Source and Colorado Enterprise Fund .

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  • FirstBank provided two $12.5 million lines of credit, totaling $25 million, to Gates, which helped supply PPP funding to three community development financial institutions (CDFIs): DreamSpring , Colorado Lending Source and Colorado Enterprise Fund .
  • As a result, the three CDFIs have:
    Strengthening the communities we serve is a big part of what FirstBank stands for, said Jim Reuter, CEO of FirstBank.
  • Working with FirstBank enabled the Gates Family Foundation to maximize outreach to small businesses and communities hardest hit by the pandemic, said Sue Dorsey, Senior Vice President for Finance, Administration, and Impact Investing.
  • Gates is one of Colorados oldest private foundations, having committed more than $435 million to philanthropic activities since 1946.

Cenovus releases 2020 environmental, social & governance data report

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Tuesday, June 29, 2021
Companies, Cenovus Energy, S&P/TSX 60, Husky Energy, CVE, Ethical investment, Environmentalism, Ethical banking

CALGARY, Alberta, June 29, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Cenovus Energy Inc. (TSX: CVE) (NYSE: CVE) has published its 2020 environmental, social & governance (ESG) data report , the first for the company following its combination with Husky Energy Inc. on January 1, 2021.

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  • CALGARY, Alberta, June 29, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Cenovus Energy Inc. (TSX: CVE) (NYSE: CVE) has published its 2020 environmental, social & governance (ESG) data report , the first for the company following its combination with Husky Energy Inc. on January 1, 2021.
  • Following the Husky transaction, Cenovus conducted a robust materiality assessment to establish its ESG focus areas for the combined company.
  • Cenovus also identified the five most significant ESG focus areas for the company: climate & greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, water stewardship, biodiversity, Indigenous reconciliation and inclusion & diversity.
  • It is anticipated that in the fourth quarter of 2021, the company will release its comprehensive 2020 ESG report.

DGAP-News: Corestate subsidiary STAM Europe acquires two residential buildings for its OPERA Fund

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Tuesday, June 29, 2021
Communication, Forward-looking statement, Articles, Ethical investment, Environmentalism, Ethical banking

The company sees itself as a manager for the entire length of the real estate value chain.

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  • The company sees itself as a manager for the entire length of the real estate value chain.
  • The consistent focus on asset classes that will be successful in the long run constitutes a central cornerstone of the company strategy.
  • At CORESTATE, all concepts are supported with ESG expertise that is unique to the industry.
  • The Company assumes no obligation whatsoever to update these forward-looking statements or to conform them to future events or developments.

Nasdaq Launches ESG Data Hub to Offer Investors Expert-led Sustainability Data

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Tuesday, June 29, 2021
Finance, Ethical investment, Economy of New York City, NASDAQ, Money, ESG, Environmentalism, Investment, Ethical banking, Governance

Through ESG Data Hub, investors are provided with seamless, consolidated access to information through a single interface.

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  • Through ESG Data Hub, investors are provided with seamless, consolidated access to information through a single interface.
  • To optimize data quality, Nasdaq has worked with industry leaders within a wide range of categories across the ESG scope.
  • In addition, data from Nasdaq's proprietary data service Nasdaq Sustainable Bond Network will be available through ESG Data Hub.
  • Nasdaq ESG Data Hub responds to the growing demand for more specialized and high-quality data, helping investors to make more intelligent and well-founded investment decisions, said James McKeone, VP, Head of European Data at Nasdaq.

VAALCO Announces Issuance of 2020 Environmental, Social and Governance Report

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Monday, June 28, 2021
Vaalco Energy, ESG, Ethical investment, Environmentalism, Ethical banking

HOUSTON, June 28, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- VAALCO Energy, Inc. (NYSE: EGY; LSE: EGY) (VAALCO or the Company) today announced that it has issued its 2020 Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) report, which is now available on VAALCOs web site, www.vaalco.com , under the Sustainability tab.

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  • HOUSTON, June 28, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- VAALCO Energy, Inc. (NYSE: EGY; LSE: EGY) (VAALCO or the Company) today announced that it has issued its 2020 Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) report, which is now available on VAALCOs web site, www.vaalco.com , under the Sustainability tab.
  • This report provides detailed information about VAALCOs ESG initiatives and related key performance indicators for the three-year period 2018 through 2020.
  • VAALCO, founded in 1985, is a Houston, USA based, independent energy company with production, development and exploration assets in the West African region.
  • 596/2014 on market abuse (MAR) and is made in accordance with the Companys obligations under article 17 of MAR.

DGAP-News: MPC Capital: ESG Core Wohnimmobilien Deutschland Fund receives approval as a sustainable financial product and purchases further project

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Monday, June 28, 2021
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Hamburg, June 28, 2021 - The ESG Core Wohnimmobilien Deutschland fund initiated by MPC Capital (Deutsche Brse Scale, ISIN DE000A1TNWJ4) has received the green light from the German Federal Financial Supervisory Authority (BaFin) to position itself as a financial product under Article 8 of the Disclosure Regulation.

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  • Hamburg, June 28, 2021 - The ESG Core Wohnimmobilien Deutschland fund initiated by MPC Capital (Deutsche Brse Scale, ISIN DE000A1TNWJ4) has received the green light from the German Federal Financial Supervisory Authority (BaFin) to position itself as a financial product under Article 8 of the Disclosure Regulation.
  • ESG Core Wohnimmobilien Deutschland is one of the first financial products in the real estate asset class in Germany to have such approval.
  • In addition, ESG Core Wohnimmobilien Deutschland has acquired its second project.
  • ESG Core Wohnimmobilien Deutschland was launched together with Universal-Investment as an open-ended special AIF.

ESG Investing Launches Anti-Greenwashing Accreditation Service for Investment Funds

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Friday, June 25, 2021
Consulting, Professional services, Environment, Finance, Economy, Articles, Ethical investment, Ethical banking, Environmentalism, Finance, Governance, Environmental, social and corporate governance, Socially responsible investing, ESG Quant, Principles for Responsible Investment, ESG Investing, Global Markets Media Ltd, ESG INVESTING, GLOBAL MARKETS MEDIA LTD

ESG Investing , the multi-media platform devoted to ESG and sustainable investing, has launched Greenlight, an accreditation service for ESG funds and products.

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  • ESG Investing , the multi-media platform devoted to ESG and sustainable investing, has launched Greenlight, an accreditation service for ESG funds and products.
  • Jim Biss, Director of ESG Investing, says, It is important that investors can differentiate between investment funds that make a material difference from those that are merely labelled ESG or are greenwashed.
  • Greenlight is the only service to use independent academic experts to assess a funds ESG credentials and we believe the level of scrutiny we offer will provide funds with an invaluable endorsement, helping them to stand out from the crowd of ESG Funds.
  • ESG Investing publishes news stories and features on environmental, social and governance investing for institutional investors and buy-side readers.